#144 • BJ Warner, massive 17K cabriolet pair cases, 57mm

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $4,200.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

EPW - B.J. Warner, London, lever fusee, 57mm, massive 17K gold cabriolet (reversible, can be paired either as HC or OF form) pair casing marked for American retailer John Kitts of Louisville, KY and with slightly inaccurate 18K marking, outer case with attractive engraving detail and marked with name "D.K. Morss" to rear, beautiful engine turning detail and shield within rear, inner case with attractive floral detail to lid which is displayed when cases are paired in HC form, gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), lever escapement, diamond endstone, 15J, gilt mvt, s#1422 with matching serial number within cases. Gross weight of assembled watch 107.8 dwt (167.7 g). Materials tested via XRF analysis. CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking sluggishly with low amplitude, overhaul recommended, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some haze and scattered spots to gilt surfaces; dial with small chip at seconds-register center; fine minute hand and seconds-hand with areas of oxide and finish loss, hour hand with evident soldered repair at its base; outer case shows medium wear, no dents, reduced engraving detail; inner case shows light wear, no dents, engraving detail with mild reduction; tight replacement bow of somewhat different tone is thinned at top, push shows medium wear; glass crystal with internal flake left of center. Estimate: $9,000 - $11,000 JH-79889